Google will build a small modular nuclear reactor in Tennessee
The company will acquire up to 500 megawatts of nuclear energy under the agreement. This deal will allow an increase in the power output of the Hermes 2 Plant in Oak Ridge.
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Jackery to show new slim power station and solar panels at IFA 2025
The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 power station, a new model with a “slim-format”, will make its debut at IFA 2025 this September. This is said to be the lightest and most compact product of its kind, allowing users to charge up to six ...
Wind droughts: The new threat to the energy transition and stable supply
No wind for extended periods is an increasingly more frequent trend, affecting electricity generation globally. A study points out that droughts can increase by up to 40% in the next years.
Envision unveils a two-blade wind turbine with remarkable efficiency
Despite vibration and imbalance load challenges, the Chinese company achieved 500 days of stable operation. The results show that they are operationally equivalent to traditional three-blade turbines.
Bluetti APEX 300 power storage system review: More than just a balcony power station
With Magic Button. The Bluetti Apex 300 isn't just a typical mobile power station, it is designed as a battery storage system for the home or for off-grid self-sufficiency. It can handle up to 2,400 W of solar input energy on its own, or even more than 4 kW with the SolarX 4K converter, and is just the first in a whole series of expandable battery storage systems.
MrBeast drinks water made from his own urine in attempt to raise $40M
Performing stunts is nothing new for YouTubers. They perform stunts for different reasons — from seeking virality to pursuing a cause. The latter is the case for MrBeast with his recent stunt, as he is seeking to raise $40 million...
Reused car batteries power an energy storage facility in an airport in Italy
Enel used 762 battery packs from Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Nissan to build an energy storage system for the Aeroporti di Roma. According to Enel, this kind of project can be modular and scalable to reuse car batteries.
Stream Ultra X: EcoFlow’s new balcony power system debuts with compact design and 3.84 kWh capacity
EcoFlow has launched a new Stream Ultra X balcony power system in Germany. The company’s new system comes with a 3.84 kWh storage capacity with room for expansion up to 23 kWh, a compact design, IP65 ingress protection, app-based ...
T-GenX: This T-shirt produces electricity and claims to be a solar alternative in some situations
The T-GenX is a wearable that can apparently generate electric energy. The T-shirt is designed to charge various devices with lower power requirements on the go. However, there are probably some noteworthy caveats.
5 trailblazing technologies primed to supercharge humankind by 2035
CheckMag Over the next decade, these five transformative tech fields are poised to reshape human society and AI is at the center of all. The possibilities are staggering and humankind could solve pressing issues related to climate change a...
Plastic health crisis fuels urgency for treaty as industry pushes back
Plastics are now tied to serious health effects across all stages of life, from developmental damage in infants to cancer risks in adults. Yet as global talks move toward a plastics treaty to curb production and protect public hea...
Sodium-ion battery for cheaper US grid energy storage deployed by American company for the first time
The first sodium-ion BESS for grid-level electricity storage has become operational in the US with unique passive cooling system and longer lifespan. The cheaper and safer sodium-ion batteries are making commercial progress, appea...
Bluetti Apex 300 goes to retail following $5.4 million crowdfunding win
Bluetti credits its latest portable power station with its most successful crowdfunding campaign to date, having amassed over $5 million on Indiegogo. Now, it is available to order via more traditional channels with its upgraded 2...
Rhythm releases Crankspeaker: All-in-one hand-powered Bluetooth speaker, FM radio, flashlight, area light, clock, and powerbank
The Rhythm Crankspeaker combines a 4,000 mAh powerbank, wireless speaker, flashlight, area light, FM radio, and clock in an IP44-rated body powered by a hand-crank. The built-in USB-A port can be used to charge smartphones.
Gold from mercury? How a tokamak fusion reactor may generate precious metal through neutron transmutation
Fusion startup Marathon Fusion claims its theoretical reactor design could generate up to 3000 kg of gold per year by converting mercury inside a layered neutron blanket. The process would also produce tritium fuel for deuterium-t...
BougeRV Rocky 40 Review: The portable fridge and freezer for the road
Far more than just a cooler for camping. The BougeRV Rocky 40 keeps your purchases cold during weekly grocery runs, supplies beach parties with ice-cold drinks, and even serves as a backup refrigerator. Thanks to its low power consumption and robust design, it is exceptionally versatile.
MIT's AI-powered 'autonomous lab' could lead to better batteries and solar panels
An autonomous AI and robotics platform developed at MIT can invent and test 700 new materials a day, a process that could dramatically accelerate the creation of improved battery electrolytes, safer drug-delivery systems, solar pa...
Anker app update brings new features for Solix users
The latest version of the Anker app for iOS brings two new features. One of these benefits those with Solix home backup solutions, while the other could be useful to users of any of the brand’s products. Plus, the Solix Solarbank ...
Anker releases new Solix P1 Meter for energy monitoring
The Anker Solix P1 Meter has been officially released in one European country. Connecting to your home’s smart meter, the gadget allows you to track your energy consumption in the brand’s smartphone app. Plus, it can be connected ...
Tesla is set to build its biggest energy storage facility in China
For this facility, the company will use batteries coming from Tesla's Shanghai Megapack factory, launched earlier this year. The plant will help create a Zero-Carbon grid in Shanghai.
Wireless electricity transmission achieves a new milestone: The longest distance to date
A US military defense agency could transmit energy across 8.6 kilometres during 60 seconds. This marks the longest distance achieved in laser wireless transmission. The agency used an infrared laser beam to transmit 800 watts of e...
Google signs a $3 billion deal to obtain renewable energy for AI and cloud computing
The company has been acquiring renewable energy for its data centres across the world to decarbonise its operations. By 2030, Google aims to achieve net zero emissions.
China’s largest natural uranium project produces its first barrel
This milestone could help China reduce its dependency on imported uranium, especially with the plan to scale up nuclear energy production. The mine is also a technological achievement, as it is one of the few remote and automated ...
The world's largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant starts production in China
The Chifeng project can produce 300,000 tons of green hydrogen and ammonia per year in its present Phase. However, the plan is to scale production up to 5 million tons each year.
Anker launches new Solix Power Dock for balcony power plants
The Anker Solix Power Dock has been released in one European country. The device allows you to create a Solix Solar Bank Multisystem by connecting up to four units of the Solarbank 3 E2700 Pro for up to 4,800 W AC power. Plus, the...
EcoFlow x Shelly Smart Meter now available in Europe
EcoFlow and Shelly have released another joint product, a Smart Meter. This gadget is designed for use with EcoFlow’s Stream solar power plants, allowing users to track their energy consumption in real-time. Plus, it can be used t...
Durable, strong and expandable: DJI launches new power station
DJI is expanding its lineup of power stations. The company is building upon an existing product that’s already on the market and tries to convince buyers with a high output power and particularly fast charging.
Researchers develop new sponge-like material to make drinkable water from seawater
Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have come up with a novel material for scalable solar-powered desalination of seawater. The previous materials used for this purpose were not scalable, as their efficiency drasti...
Google signs first corporate fusion power deal for 200 MW from Commonwealth Fusion
Google agreed to purchase 200 megawatts from Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ ARC plant in Virginia, marking the first direct corporate power deal for fusion energy.
Shiftall unveils ChillerX: Peltier-cooled vest for hot days
The Shiftall ChillerX vest uses a Peltier cooler with circulating water to remove excess body heat for relief in extreme temperatures to prevent heatstrokes. The vest is said to run up to 2.5 hrs while chilling water up to 35 °C b...
IKEA balcony power plants: Affordable solutions now available with discount
IKEA is selling a range of balcony power systems in Germany. Offered in partnership with Svea Solar, these solutions include the EcoFlow Stream microinverter and EcoFlow batteries. Plus, two groups of IKEA customers can get a disc...
Vera C. Rubin Observatory images the stars with the world's largest 3,200-megapixel camera
The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun operations in Chile with the world’s largest 3,200 MP LSST camera mounted in the 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey telescope, capturing the area of 45 moons with each photo and generating 20 ...
Powerful balcony power station system with AI: Anker Solix Solarbank 3 Pro in practical review
Mega solar power. The Solix Solarbank 3 Pro is Anker's most powerful balcony power station system to date. It offers 50 % more power and almost 70 % more battery capacity than the Solarbank 2 Pro. Our Anker Solix Solarbank 3 Pro review reveals what this means in practice and how well it works.
Nissan unveils 2026 Nissan Leaf with 303-mile range, 28-inch panoramic display with Google apps, and 10-speaker Bose audio
Nissan’s 2026 Leaf debuts with a katana-inspired design, electrochromic roof, and dual 14.3-inch displays with Google Assistant, Maps, and Play Store. The EV offers up to 303 miles of range, NACS and J1772 fast charging, and vehic...
Two "powers" collaborate to achieve a record 22% reduction in CO₂ emissions by blending hydrogen and natural gas
Georgia Power, in collaboration with Mitsubishi Power, just announced a significant achievement in the decarbonization of the energy sector. The companies successfully operated a large, advanced-class natural gas turbine on a reco...
Geothermal energy company drills 15,765 feet into the earth, breaking many records in the process
Fervo Energy announced a major milestone with its Sugarloaf appraisal well, pushing the limits of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). It announced this achievement on June 10, 2025, signalling a new era for geothermal energy.
GNCA Tip Line - Microsoft Recall bypass, Burning battery Banks, Right to Repair laws
Gamers Nexus has introduced a new monthly series under the GNCA (Gamers Nexus Consumer Advocacy) banner, aimed at covering investigations and developments that typically fall outside the hardware review channel's usual scope. The ...
Millions of new homes in England to require solar panels under Future Homes Standard
British energy secretary has revealed that solar panels will be mandated on millions of newly built homes in England. The requirement, aimed at reducing energy bills and emissions, will form part of a major update to the Future Ho...
Deal | Humble Bundle "IGN Live 2025": Top games worth $240 now $22 or less
Humble Bundle is once again offering an exquisite collection of games - this time as part of the international gaming event "IGN Life 2025". The current bundle contains a wide variety of top-rated games spanning multiple genres, i...
Anker Solix F3000 announced: Portable power station with up to 7,200 W and early bird discount of $1,000
Anker has announced a new, portable power station, the Solix F3000, which will be launched very soon. It enables up to 24 kWh and 7,200 W with additional batteries and a combination of two solar generators.
Ecoflow brings its Glacier Classic 3-in-1 cooler to Europe, starts at £699/€799
EcoFlow has announced the Glacier Classic 3-in-1 cooler for Europe and the UK. The portable cooler can preserve food and drinks by chilling or freezing for up to 43 hours, and can be used outdoors or indoors as a backup refrigerat...
Space-based solar power: Japan's OHISAMA project aims to beam solar energy to Earth
Japan Space Systems is working on a project to transmit solar energy wirelessly from space to earth. If the mission called "OHISAMA" is successful, it could be a historic breakthrough and change the energy landscape forever by ena...
First mixed sodium-ion battery station at grid level used to balance wind and solar energy peaks
The energy storage system combines lithium- and sodium-ion batteries to supply 270,000 households with 98% renewable electricity throughout the year. It is the first such hybrid battery project set into operation at grid level.
A British offshore wind farm is surprisingly sparking tourism
The Rampion offshore wind farm is surprisingly drawing tourists to the Sussex area in the UK. People are paying boat operators to take them closer to the towering structures, which they describe as photogenic.
High-power lasers produce liquid carbon for first time, advancing fusion ablator design
X-ray snapshots of liquid carbon at million-atmosphere pressures reveal its melt behavior and structure, directly informing fusion-ablator shell design. These benchmarks aims for tougher, more efficient ablator materials for inert...
Google backs push to fast-track nuclear siting for future 600 MW data center
Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s geospatial siting tech and Elementl’s screening method have gotten a boost from Google, which is aiming to ready three US sites for advanced nuclear—each designed to power tomorrow’s AI data centers...
New polymer brings organic solar cells near 20 percent efficiency at one-fifth the cost
Zhengzhou researchers have achieved 19.96 percent efficiency with a low-cost polymer, marking a major step for organic solar cells toward commercial viability without sacrificing performance or scalability.
Group launches sustained DDoS attacks on BYOND in bid to force open-source release
The BYOND platform has been hit by sustained DDoS attacks from a group demanding the release of its source code. Disruptions have left services intermittently offline, raising concerns over the ethics of coercive digital activism.
Argentina approves one of the biggest lithium mining projects in the country
The country has four active mines with 60 more under development, which could boost production in the country with the largest lithium reserves. Rio Tinto is the company behind the mine.
New sodium-based solid-state batteries may unlock faster charging and higher capacity
A novel NASICON electrolyte developed by BAM researchers may hold the key to stable, high-performance sodium solid-state batteries. Promising room-temperature operation, better safety, and lower costs.
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